Comparison

XTGateway vs VIP IoT Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

XTGateway

Connect All, Control All

About

XTGateway

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A IoT gateway is a crucial device that connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet. It can convert data from Bluetooth devices into Internet protocols, enabling remote control and data analysis of devices. It is widely used in smart homes, healthcare, industrial automation, and other fields, providing users with more convenient and intelligent living and working experiences.

About

VIP IoT Plus

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Application to control IoT Device Controller for VIP Inter Tech products - VIP IoT Plus 2P : 2 Channels - VIP IoT Plus 4P : 4 Channels - VIP IoT Plus 8P : 8 Channels Control in 3 modes - Timer - Auto by sensor - Manual Show sensor value - Temperature - Humidity - Lux - CO2 IoT Device based on ESP8266

Screenshots

XTGateway4 screens

VIP IoT Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XTGateway at every 3 weeks against VIP IoT Plus's every 59 months. VIP IoT Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XTGateway ships an update every 3 weeks, VIP IoT Plus every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

XTGateway versus VIP IoT Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	XTGateway	VIP IoT Plus
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 59 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	18.6	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	17 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd.	VIP AGRICULTURE COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

XTGateway

No in-app purchases

None

VIP IoT Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XTGateway free?

XTGateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is VIP IoT Plus free?

VIP IoT Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do XTGateway or VIP IoT Plus have ads?

Neither XTGateway nor VIP IoT Plus shows ads.

Which is updated more often, XTGateway or VIP IoT Plus?

XTGateway ships an update every 3 weeks, and VIP IoT Plus every 59 months. Most recently, XTGateway was updated on November 3, 2026 and VIP IoT Plus on October 27, 2026.